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Banteay Meanchey

Banteay Meanchey

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Banteay Chhmar

Banteay Chhmar Community Homestay

The Banteay Chhmar community tourism scheme places guests with families in the village that surrounds the twelfth-century temple of Banteay Chhmar, built under Jayavarman VII and famous for its bas-reliefs. Meals are cooked by the community, local guides lead the temple visits, and the income is shared across the village.

Province
Banteay Meanchey, near the Thai border
Getting there
Around three hours by road from Siem Reap
Rooms
Family house, mattress and mosquito net, shared bathroom
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The northwest border country

Homestays in Banteay Meanchey

Banteay Meanchey's homestays are in Banteay Chhmar, a farming village built around one of the great Angkorian temples, close to the Thai border. The community tourism scheme places guests with village families and runs the meals, guides and ox-cart rides itself.

Stay
With a family, arranged through the community
Rooms
Simple - mattress, mosquito net, shared bathroom
Pay
Cash, in US dollars or riel
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